A Golden Jubilee Celebration 50th Anniversary

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of the international dredging and marine related industry. Also with regard to civil
engineering and environmental works, the group is one of the largest contractors.
Jan De Nul congratulates the people from Sierra Leone for the 50th anniversary of
the Republic of Sierra Leone.
Our company is grateful to contribute to the future growth and development of the
country by dredging Sierra Leone’s freeways to the world and contributing in the
opening of the iron ore export programs.
OFFICE JAN DE NUL NV
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Addax Bioenergy congratulates the
Republic of Sierra Leone and its people
on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary
of Independence.
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We are proud to develop sustainable
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be part of Sierra Leone’s long-term success.
We wish you a great celebration and a very
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Regimanuel Gray: Devoted to the development of Sierra Leone
REGIMANUEL GRAY
38 Freetown Road, Wilberforce Freetown
Tel: (+232 22) 236046, 235109, 076 541541
Chapter 11. Looking Ahead –
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